VGM Government Relations

Welcome Stephanie! We're excited to work with you!

Welcome to VGM & Associates, Stephanie Robinson! 🎉

As Director of Billing and Reimbursement, Stephanie will work closely with members to help strengthen their processes, respond to operational challenges, and improve performance.

VGM Group Highlights Value of DMEPOS Industry and Commends Efforts to Protect Patients and Communities

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https://www.vgm.com/services/government-relations/vgm-group-highlights-value-of-dmepos-industry-and-commends-efforts-to-protect-patients-and-communities/

The DME industry is facing critical moments at the federal level and advocacy has never been more important.

Thank you to everyone who joined Ike Isaacson, VGM Group, Inc., and Jay Witter, American Association for Homecare, for our “What’s Ahead for the DME Industry” legislative update webinar.

Missed the live session? You can watch the recording now and hear what legislation is in play and how suppliers can make an impact.

🔗 View the recording: https://bit.ly/4n3k2J7

WEBINAR: Current Legislative Update – What's Ahead for the DME Industry with Ike Isaacson of VGM and Jay Witter of AAHomecare.
This Monday at 1pm CST.
Click on the link below to register to attend:

register.gotowebinar.com

Meet the Candidates: Rob Sand, Iowa State Auditor and Gubernatorial Candidate, Visits VGM

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https://www.vgm.com/services/government-relations/meet-the-candidates-rob-sand-iowa-state-auditor-and-gubernatorial-candidate-visits-vgm/

VGM Government Relations SVP Ike Isaacson highlights the new Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Resources Center.

Fraud HME’s two-part challenge: Report fraud, tell story

HME’s two-part challenge: Report fraud, tell story WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Government Relations has reintroduced a fraud resource center to make it easier for industry stakeholders to help remove bad actors from the home medical equipment (HME) industry.

PAMES Raises Critical Concerns Over Sole-Source Supply Shift

PAMES and DME suppliers across Washington are taking an important stand on behalf of both providers and patients. The Tacoma Daily Index recently reported on the state’s plan to move to a sole-source contract for incontinence and urological supplies. Under this decision, the Health Care Authority intends to transition all Medicaid recipients to receiving these products from a single vendor.

Several PAMES members spoke up and were featured in the article, bringing needed attention to the real-world consequences this shift may create.

Read the article from the Tacoma Daily Index here.

Health Care Authority moves to single source for incontinence supplies - Tacoma Daily Index OLYMPIA — The state-run Health Care Authority is transferring all Medicaid recipients to receive incontinence and urological supplies from a single company, estimating it would save the agency $4 million to $8 million.

In partnership with AAHomecare and industry leaders across the country, the DMEPOS community is coming together to ensure that small suppliers have a strong, united voice at the federal level.

Collaboration is critical—because the challenges facing our industry don’t impact just one state or one company. They affect the entire network of providers who support millions of patients every day. By aligning our efforts, sharing our experiences, and elevating our concerns collectively, we strengthen the impact of our advocacy and increase the likelihood of meaningful action.

Make your voice heard about how the CBP has affected your business.

https://www.vgm.com/services/government-relations/sba-advocacy-your-input-matters/

New Bipartisan Senate Bill Aims to Improve Access to Diabetes Technology & Education for Medicare

U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME), Cochairs of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, have introduced the Diabetes Interventions Addressing Barriers to Enrollment, Technology, and Education Services (DIABETES) Act, S.4037.

A key provision of this legislation would protect insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) from being included in the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program for the next five years—a critical step to ensure Medicare beneficiaries maintain reliable access to the diabetes technologies they depend on.

Read the full story here:
https://www.vgm.com/services/government-relations/new-bipartisan-senate-bill-aims-to-improve-access-to-diabetes-technology--education-for-medicare-beneficiaries-/

Celebrating Another DME Champion of Change: Thom Harvill

We’re proud to once again recognize a true Champion of Change in the DME industry: Thom Harvill of Above and Beyond Medical in Tennessee.

Thom has dedicated many years to the DME community—consistently showing up, speaking out, and pushing the industry forward. He’s the kind of advocate who never stops asking, “Who else can I reach out to about this?”

That simple but powerful question has opened doors, strengthened relationships, and elevated the voice of DME suppliers across Tennessee and throughout the country.

Celebrating Another DME Champion of Change: Thom Harvill of Above and Beyond Medical | VGM & Associates We're proud to once again recognize a true Champion of Change in the DME industry: Thom Harvill of Above and Beyond Medical in Tennessee. Thom has dedicated many years to the DME community—consistently showing up, speaking out, and pushing the industry forward. He's the kind of advocate who never ...